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Logbooks from the Nicholson Whaling Collection at Providence Public Library.
Providence Public Library Directories
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Directories from the Providence Public Library.
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk Providence Rhode Island City Directory
Polk Providence Rhode Island City Directory
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Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Majestic (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Chester and Job Macomber and kept by Alfred C. Chester; Horace Mitchell, on whaling voyages between 1857 and 1861.
Logbook of the Majestic (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Chester and Job Macomber and kept by Alfred C. Chester; Horace Mitchell, on whaling voyages between 1857 and 1861.
by Majestic (Ship); Chester, Alfred C.; Mitchell, Horace
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Captain Macomber died at sea, Aug. 5, 1858, and was replaced by Alfred C. Chester, First Mate. Contains whale stamps, profile views. At front: oil records. At end: provisions used; oil records.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North...
Providence Public Library Directories
The Providence Directory and Rhode Island State Business Directory
The Providence Directory and Rhode Island State Business Directory
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Journal of the Corinthian (Ship) and Thomas Dickason (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Valentine Lewis and kept by Valentine Lewis, on whaling voyages between 1866 and 1871.
Journal of the Corinthian (Ship) and Thomas Dickason (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Valentine Lewis and kept by Valentine Lewis, on whaling voyages between 1866 and 1871.
by Corinthian (Ship); Thomas Dickason (Bark); Lewis, Valentine
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Contains two voyages: On the ship CORINTHIAN, of New Bedford. Nov. 6, 1866-Aug. 30, 1868. (sherman 199) On the bark THOMAS DICKASON of New Bedford. Nov. 2, 1869-Sept. 14, 1871. (Sherman 751) At end: slops accounts.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Arctic Ocean--Description...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Journal of the Lydia (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas B. Hathaway, on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1867.
Journal of the Lydia (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas B. Hathaway, on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1867.
by Lydia (Bark)
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At end: signal flags.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Iowa (Bark) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Stephen Merrihew and kept by Ellis B. Purrington, on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1856.
Journal of the Iowa (Bark) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Stephen Merrihew and kept by Ellis B. Purrington, on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1856.
by Iowa (Bark); Purrington, Ellis B.
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Contains whale and porpoise stamps; descriptive narrative.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence Rhode Island City Directory
Providence Rhode Island City Directory
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Logbook of the Bowditch (Ship) and Covington (Bark), mastered by Nelson J. Waldron and Allen M. Newman and kept by Allen M. Newman, on whaling voyages between 1849 and 1859.
Logbook of the Bowditch (Ship) and Covington (Bark), mastered by Nelson J. Waldron and Allen M. Newman and kept by Allen M. Newman, on whaling voyages between 1849 and 1859.
by Bowditch (Ship); Covington (Bark); Newman, Allen M.
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At front: crew list. At end: account of provisions used. (Sherman 92) With this: Newman, Allen M. Journal. Aug. 3, 1852-Aug. 5, 1859. BOWDITCH (Ship) Warren. Logbook. Sept. 19, 1849-April 22, 1852. On the bark COVINGTON of Warren. Contents: two voyages: Aug. 3, 1852-Nov. 22, 1855. (Sherman 210) and Sept. 16, 1856-Aug. 5, 1859. (Sherman 211)
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Japan--Description and...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Lion (Ship) out of Providence, RI, mastered by Charles F. Howland, on a whaling voyage in 1845.
Journal of the Lion (Ship) out of Providence, RI, mastered by Charles F. Howland, on a whaling voyage in 1845.
by Lion (Ship)
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Contains sketches of vessels, profile view. Another journal, also on LION, covering Aug. 28-Oct. 16, 1845 appears to be in same hand (Sherman 472). With this: Howland, Henry A. Journal. Dec. 21, 1852-July 4, 1864.
Topics: Drawings, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Logbook of the Bertha (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Manuel Francisco Gomes, on a whaling voyage between 1905 and 1907.
Logbook of the Bertha (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Manuel Francisco Gomes, on a whaling voyage between 1905 and 1907.
by Bertha (Bark)
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At end: account of provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Providence Public Library Directories
Polk City Directory Providence, RI
Polk City Directory Providence, RI
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Logbook of the Fortune (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William Handy, Jr. and David Evans Hathaway, on whaling voyages between 1850 and 1854.
Logbook of the Fortune (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William Handy, Jr. and David Evans Hathaway, on whaling voyages between 1850 and 1854.
by Fortune (Bark)
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At end: list of provisions consumed.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Kate Cory (Brig) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Weston Smith Tripp and kept by Pardon Z. Petty, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1860.
Journal of the Kate Cory (Brig) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Weston Smith Tripp and kept by Pardon Z. Petty, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1860.
by Kate Cory (Brig); Petty, Pardon Z.
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Contains whale, ship stamps. At front: sketch of KATE CORY: oil records.
Topics: Drawings, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the St. Peter (Ship); mastered by Ezra [?] Pickens and Nathan S. Simmons; and kept by Shubael Pickens, Ezra Spooner and Shubael and Pickens; on whaling voyages between 1846 and 1849.
Logbook of the St. Peter (Ship); mastered by Ezra [?] Pickens and Nathan S. Simmons; and kept by Shubael Pickens, Ezra Spooner and Shubael and Pickens; on whaling voyages between 1846 and 1849.
by St. Peter (Ship); Spooner, Shubael; Pickens, Ezra
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At end: list of provisions and supplies used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Indian Ocean--Description...
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Logbook of the Courser (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Joseph Hamblin, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1869.
Logbook of the Courser (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Joseph Hamblin, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1869.
by Courser (Bark)
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Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Arctic Ocean--Description...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Journal of the Awashonks (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by John C. Marble and kept by George Bowman, on a whaling voyage between 1860 and 1862.
Journal of the Awashonks (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by John C. Marble and kept by George Bowman, on a whaling voyage between 1860 and 1862.
by Awashonks (Bark); Bowman, George
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Contains whale stamps. At end: accounts; list of whales sighted.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Journal of the Andrew Hicks (Bark), Glas Lyn (Bark), Robert Morrison (Bark), Venezuela (Bark) and William Campbell (Ship); mastered by Edward E. Hicks and Andrew J. Mosher; and kept by Joseph T. Sampson; on whaling voyages between 1876 and 1885.
Journal of the Andrew Hicks (Bark), Glas Lyn (Bark), Robert Morrison (Bark), Venezuela (Bark) and William Campbell (Ship); mastered by Edward E. Hicks and Andrew J. Mosher; and kept by Joseph T. Sampson; on whaling voyages between 1876 and 1885.
by Andrew Hicks (Bark); Glas Lyn (Bark); Robert Morrison (Bark); Venezuela (Bark); William Campbell (Ship); Sampson, Joseph T.
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Contains five voyages: On the bark ANDREW HICKS, Westport. Edward E. Hicks, Master. Joseph T. Sampson, replacement Master (temporarily while Captain Hicks remained 'insane', May 22-Dec. 12, 1877). Contains list of crew members shipped on at Mahe, Jan. 1878; list of "vessels spoken on the voyage" following the Feb. 19, 1884 entry of the journal of the bark ROBERT MORRISON. Contains whale stamps. At front: crew list. (Sherman 48) On the bark VENEZUELA. Mar. 1-27, 1878. Dinis to...
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Indian...
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Journal of the Mary and Susan (Bark) and Alfred Gibbs (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edmund E. Jennings and kept by Edmund E. Jennings, on whaling voyages between 1870 and 1881.
Journal of the Mary and Susan (Bark) and Alfred Gibbs (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edmund E. Jennings and kept by Edmund E. Jennings, on whaling voyages between 1870 and 1881.
by Mary and Susan (Bark); Alfred Gibbs (Bark); Jennings, Edmund E.
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Contains two voyages: Alfred Gibbs, New Bedford. (Sherman 35. Starbuck p. 636). Mary and Susan , New Bedford. April 12, 1880-July 29, 1881. (Sherman 510. Hegarty p. 5). Contains whale stamps, sketches of whales. At end: list of vessels lost in Arctic Ocean, 1871; oil stowed; oil shipped home; whales sighted.
Topics: Drawings, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Eunice H. Adams (Brig) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William C. Brownell and kept by Anthony P. Benton, on a whaling voyage between 1874 and 1876.
Logbook of the Eunice H. Adams (Brig) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by William C. Brownell and kept by Anthony P. Benton, on a whaling voyage between 1874 and 1876.
by Eunice H. Adams (Brig); Benton, Anthony P.
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Contains whale stamps. At end: account of oil stowed and sent home; account of provisions used.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Providence Public Library Directories
The Providence Directory and Rhode Island State Business Directory
The Providence Directory and Rhode Island State Business Directory
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Journal of the Clematis (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by William Benjamin and kept by William Benjamin, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1856.
Journal of the Clematis (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by William Benjamin and kept by William Benjamin, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1856.
by Clematis (Ship); Benjamin, William
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At end: accounts and copies of letters sent to agents, relating to voyages of ship GENERAL WILLIAMS, 1862-1864.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
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Logbook of the Almira (Ship) out of Edgartown, MA, mastered by Frederick A. Smith and Abraham Osborn, Jr., on whaling voyages between 1858 and 1867.
Logbook of the Almira (Ship) out of Edgartown, MA, mastered by Frederick A. Smith and Abraham Osborn, Jr., on whaling voyages between 1858 and 1867.
by Almira (Ship)
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Contains two voyages of Almira: Aug. 23, 1858-May 26, 1861. (sherman 38) July 15, 1867-Nov. 27, 1867. (sherman 40) At end: list of provisions broken out.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Indian Ocean--Description...
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Journal of the Pacific (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Gilbert B. Borden and kept by Gilbert B. Borden, on a whaling voyage between 1873 and 1876.
Journal of the Pacific (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Gilbert B. Borden and kept by Gilbert B. Borden, on a whaling voyage between 1873 and 1876.
by Pacific (Bark); Borden, Gilbert B.
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Contains lists of letters sent. At end: lists of provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
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Logbook of the Globe (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alexander Augustus Tripp, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1861.
Logbook of the Globe (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Alexander Augustus Tripp, on a whaling voyage between 1858 and 1861.
by Globe (Bark)
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Contains whale stamps. At end: account of provisions used; account of oil taken on board, 1858.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Cornelius Howland (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Benjamin Franklin ? Homan, on a whaling voyage between 1863 and 1867.
Logbook of the Cornelius Howland (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Benjamin Franklin ? Homan, on a whaling voyage between 1863 and 1867.
by Cornelius Howland (Ship)
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At end: signals for boats; list of provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
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Journal of the Cornelia (Bark) and Globe (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edward S. Davoll and William Handy, Jr. and kept by Sanford Brightman, on whaling voyages between 1848 and 1852.
Journal of the Cornelia (Bark) and Globe (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edward S. Davoll and William Handy, Jr. and kept by Sanford Brightman, on whaling voyages between 1848 and 1852.
by Cornelia (Bark); Globe (Bark); Brightman, Sanford
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Contains two voyages: On the bark CORNELIA, New Bedford. Sept. 11, 1848-July 18, 1850. (Sherman 200) On the bark GLOBE of New Bedford. Dec. 4, 1850-May 31, 1852. (Sherman 327) Contains whale stamps. After p. 42: Abstract of voyage of ship ISAAC HOWLAND of New Bedford, June 10, 1845-April 29, 1848. At end: lists of whales taken; personal accounts.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Indian...
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Journal of the Cherokee (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Jacob L. Cleaveland and kept by Stephen D. Peirce, on a whaling voyage between 1846 and 1849.
Journal of the Cherokee (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Jacob L. Cleaveland and kept by Stephen D. Peirce, on a whaling voyage between 1846 and 1849.
by Cherokee (Bark); Peirce, Stephen D.
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Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
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Journal of the Sea Breeze (Bark); mastered by Rodolphus Delano Wicks, H. Sherman, Nathaniel P. Gray and Charles W. Fisher; and kept by R. D. Wicks; on whaling voyages between 1865 and 1871.
Journal of the Sea Breeze (Bark); mastered by Rodolphus Delano Wicks, H. Sherman, Nathaniel P. Gray and Charles W. Fisher; and kept by R. D. Wicks; on whaling voyages between 1865 and 1871.
by Sea Breeze (Bark); Wicks, R. D.
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At front: entries made on traveling voyages on the steamers ALASKA, COLORADO, and MONTANA; fron New York to Honolulu. Sept. 9-Nov. 29, 1868. At end: ship accounts; oil records.
Topics: Watercolor painting, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Gilbert Pendleton, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1850.
Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Gilbert Pendleton, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1850.
by Mary and Susan (Ship)
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Contains whale stamps. At end: list of provisions used.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Journal of the Franklin (Ship), Monticello (Ship) and Rambler (Ship); mastered by Josiah Richmond and Eben Baker; and kept by James H. Payne; on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1858.
Journal of the Franklin (Ship), Monticello (Ship) and Rambler (Ship); mastered by Josiah Richmond and Eben Baker; and kept by James H. Payne; on whaling voyages between 1853 and 1858.
by Franklin (Ship); Monticello (Ship); Rambler (Ship); Payne, James H.
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Includes 3 voyages: On ship FRANKLIN of New Bedford. Sept. 1, 1853-Feb. 5, 1855. (Sherman 296) On the ship RAMBLER of Nantucket. Oct. 22-Dec. 11, 1855. (Sherman 672) On the ship MONTICELLO of Nantucket. June 24, 1856-Jan. 14, 1858. (Sherman 579)
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Arctic Ocean--Description...
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Logbook of the Goethe (Ship) out of Bremerhaven, mastered by Samuel Harvey Austin, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1859.
Logbook of the Goethe (Ship) out of Bremerhaven, mastered by Samuel Harvey Austin, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1859.
by Goethe (Ship)
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Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Atlantic...
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Logbook of the William Baylies (Bark, Steam Bark); mastered by Horace B. Montross, Benjamin D. Cleveland and John McInnis; on whaling voyages between 1886 and 1895.
Logbook of the William Baylies (Bark, Steam Bark); mastered by Horace B. Montross, Benjamin D. Cleveland and John McInnis; on whaling voyages between 1886 and 1895.
by William Baylies (Bark, Steam Bark)
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Seven voyages: Sept. 20, 1886-Nov. 9, 1887. Sherman 812. Nov. 22, 1887-Nov. 7, 1888. Sherman 813. Nov. 24, 1888-Nov. 15, 1889. Sherman 814. Dec. 4, 1889-Nov. 7, 1890. Sherman 815. Nov. 22, 1890-Nov. 8, 1891. Sherman 816. Dec. 8, 1891-Nov. 17, 1892. Sherman 817. Oct. 26, 1894-June 21, 1895. Sherman p. 193. Ship registered at San Francisco after 1886. At end: account of provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the California (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George F. Brightman and George F. Brightman and kept by George F. Brightman, on whaling voyages between 1881 and 1888.
Journal of the California (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George F. Brightman and George F. Brightman and kept by George F. Brightman, on whaling voyages between 1881 and 1888.
by California (Ship); Brightman, George F.
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On the ship CALIFORNIA of New Bedford. Contents: Two voyages: May 30, 1881-Aug. 19, 1885. (Sherman 104). And July 17, 1886-April 17, 1888. (Sherman 106)
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Daniel Webster (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Gilbert B. Borden, on a whaling voyage between 1877 and 1879.
Logbook of the Daniel Webster (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Gilbert B. Borden, on a whaling voyage between 1877 and 1879.
by Daniel Webster (Bark)
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At end: whales seen and killed.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Midas (Bark); mastered by Joseph Ricketson Tallman, James L. Austin and I. A. Tuttle; and kept by I. A. Tuttle; on whaling voyages between 1831 and 1860.
Logbook of the Midas (Bark); mastered by Joseph Ricketson Tallman, James L. Austin and I. A. Tuttle; and kept by I. A. Tuttle; on whaling voyages between 1831 and 1860.
by Midas (Bark); Tuttle, I. A.
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Contains sketches of whales. At end: lists of provisions used.
Topics: Drawings, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
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Logbook of the Barclay (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by A.P. Taber, on a whaling voyage between 1852 and 1854.
Logbook of the Barclay (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by A.P. Taber, on a whaling voyage between 1852 and 1854.
by Barclay (Ship)
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Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Atlantic...
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Journal of the Zephyr (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas J. Smith and kept by Thomas J. Smith, on a whaling voyage between 1843 and 1847.
Journal of the Zephyr (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Thomas J. Smith and kept by Thomas J. Smith, on a whaling voyage between 1843 and 1847.
by Zephyr (Ship); Smith, Thomas J.
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Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
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Journal of the Catherwood (Brig) and United States (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Elnathan H. Cushing and Ezra Pickens and kept by John Grinnell, on whaling voyages between 1845 and 1852.
Journal of the Catherwood (Brig) and United States (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Elnathan H. Cushing and Ezra Pickens and kept by John Grinnell, on whaling voyages between 1845 and 1852.
by Catherwood (Brig); United States (Bark); Grinnell, John
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Contents: Two voyages: On the brig CATHERWOOD of Westport. Oct. 14, 1845-Oct. 24, 1847. (Sherman 130) and on the bark UNITED STATES of Westport. Dec. 21, 1849-Sept. 3, 1852. (Sherman 775) Contains whale and turtle stamps. At end: crew list of the CATHERWOOD; whales seen by the UNITED STATES, 1850-1851, byt he BARCLAY, 1853-54, by the KATHLEEN, 1857-58; provisions used on the CATHERWOOD.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Kensington (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Charles F. Stetson, on a whaling voyage between 1857 and 1861.
Journal of the Kensington (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Charles F. Stetson, on a whaling voyage between 1857 and 1861.
by Kensington (Ship)
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Contains whale and ship stamps; colored sketches of ships.
Topics: Watercolor painting, Drawings, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages...
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Logbook of the Hattie E. Smith (Schooner) out of Edgartown, MA, mastered by Zenas E. Bourne, on a whaling voyage between 1887 and 1889.
Logbook of the Hattie E. Smith (Schooner) out of Edgartown, MA, mastered by Zenas E. Bourne, on a whaling voyage between 1887 and 1889.
by Hattie E. Smith (Schooner)
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At end: gauges of oil stowed; provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the E. H. Hatfield (Schooner); mastered by William Kirkconnell, George T. Cornell and Nehemiah Y. Higgins; on whaling voyages between 1876 and 1878.
Logbook of the E. H. Hatfield (Schooner); mastered by William Kirkconnell, George T. Cornell and Nehemiah Y. Higgins; on whaling voyages between 1876 and 1878.
by E. H. Hatfield (Schooner)
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Contains three voyages: Jan. 22-Aug. 29, 1876. (Sherman 231) Dec. 5, 1876-June 22, 1878. (Sherman 232) July 7-Sept. 15, 1878. (Sherman 233) Contains whale stamps. At end: account of provisions used.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, West...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Charles Phelps (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Palmer Hall, on a whaling voyage between 1842 and 1844.
Logbook of the Charles Phelps (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Palmer Hall, on a whaling voyage between 1842 and 1844.
by Charles Phelps (Ship)
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Contains whale stamps. At end: account of provisions used, whales taken, ships spoken; insurance policy on the vessel; Whalemen's Shipping Papers for this voyage.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Cambria (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edward Harding, on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1851.
Logbook of the Cambria (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edward Harding, on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1851.
by Cambria (Ship)
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Contains whale stamps, watercolor sketches of ships and profile views. At front: account of oil stowed. At end: list of letters for ships.
Topics: Watercolor painting, Drawings, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Good Return II (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Warren Howland, on a whaling voyage between 1833 and 1834.
Logbook of the Good Return II (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Warren Howland, on a whaling voyage between 1833 and 1834.
by Good Return II (Ship)
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At front: guide to accounting and commercial practices. Signature of John Wady appears opposite first page of logbook.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Osceola III (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Otis F. Hamblin and kept by Geeorge Henri Wilson, on a whaling voyage between 1859 and 1861.
Journal of the Osceola III (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Otis F. Hamblin and kept by Geeorge Henri Wilson, on a whaling voyage between 1859 and 1861.
by Osceola III (Bark); Wilson, George Henri
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Contains sketches of vessels, profile views, seascapes, whale stamps. At front: crew list; signals for whale boats. At end: oil records; personal accounts.
Topics: Drawings, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Source: folio
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Java II (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George W. Raynor and kept by Albert N. Buel, on a whaling voyage between 1857 and 1860.
Journal of the Java II (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George W. Raynor and kept by Albert N. Buel, on a whaling voyage between 1857 and 1860.
by Java II (Bark); Buel, Albert N.
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In ink, erased, on flyleaf: "Gus D Parker's Book October 22nd 1857 Barque Java Fairhaven". In pencil on preliminary page: "Bark Java Log Book By Albert N. Buel of Stonington, Conn."
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Mattapoisett (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Davis and Weston Smith Tripp, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1870.
Logbook of the Mattapoisett (Bark) out of Westport, MA, mastered by Alfred C. Davis and Weston Smith Tripp, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1870.
by Mattapoisett (Bark)
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Two voyages: Jan 18, 1867-Aug. 27, 1868. Sherman 535. Also, April 23, 1869-Sept. 19, 1870. Sherman 536. Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Atlantic...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the John Dawson (Bark) and Progress (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Asaph S. Wicks and Henry Eldridge and kept by Frederick P. Taber, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1875.
Journal of the John Dawson (Bark) and Progress (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Asaph S. Wicks and Henry Eldridge and kept by Frederick P. Taber, on whaling voyages between 1867 and 1875.
by John Dawson (Bark); Progress (Bark); Taber, Frederick P.
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Contains 2 voyages: Bark JOHN DAWSON, New Bedford. April 20, 1867-April 7, 1870. (Sherman 434) Bark PROGRESS, New Bedford. Jan 15, -April 14, 1875. (Starbuck p. 636). Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Indian...
Providence Public Library Directories
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Logbook of the Onward (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James Adams Norton, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1858.
Logbook of the Onward (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James Adams Norton, on a whaling voyage between 1854 and 1858.
by Onward (Ship)
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2 v. Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North...
Source: folio
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Corinthian (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by Erasmus Darwin Rogers, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1858.
Logbook of the Corinthian (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by Erasmus Darwin Rogers, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1858.
by Corinthian (Ship)
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Elephant sealing at Desolation Islands (Kerguelen and Heard) in the South Indian Ocean.
Topics: Sealing, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Kerguelen...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edmund E. Jennings, on a whaling voyage between 1877 and 1881.
Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Edmund E. Jennings, on a whaling voyage between 1877 and 1881.
by Mary and Susan (Bark)
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Contains whale stamps. At end: oil stowed; oil shipped; provisions used on voyage.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Alexander (Ship) and Robert Edwards (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Charles Stetson and Edward Howland and kept by Philip Howland, on whaling voyages between 1838 and 1841.
Journal of the Alexander (Ship) and Robert Edwards (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Charles Stetson and Edward Howland and kept by Philip Howland, on whaling voyages between 1838 and 1841.
by Alexander (Ship); Robert Edwards (Ship); Howland, Philip
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Contains whale stamps. Contains "An extract of ship ALEXANDER'S voyage commencing in 1838, Dec. 3d. Chas. Stetson, Master." June 18, 1839-Feb. 8, 1842. (Sherman 30) At end: poetry; signals list for the ROBERT EDWARDS. (Sherman 677).
Topics: Poetry, Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Gratitude (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Peleg H. Stetson and kept by Joseph Hix Parker, on a whaling voyage between 1841 and 1845.
Journal of the Gratitude (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Peleg H. Stetson and kept by Joseph Hix Parker, on a whaling voyage between 1841 and 1845.
by Gratitude (Ship); Parker, Joseph Hix
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Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Addison (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Samuel Lawrence and kept by Mary Lawrence Chipman, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1860.
Logbook of the Addison (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Samuel Lawrence and kept by Mary Lawrence Chipman, on a whaling voyage between 1856 and 1860.
by Addison (Ship); Lawrence, Mary Chipman
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"Journal of Whaling Voyage of Ship Addison of New Bedford, Mass Written by Mrs. Samuel Lawrence (the Captain's best 'Mate')." Published as The Captain's best mate; the journal of Mary Chipman Lawrence on the whaler Addison, 1856-1860. Edited by Stanton Garner. Prov., Brown U. Press, 1966.
Topics: Women and the sea, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks,...
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory
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Logbook of the Nile (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James Townsend, on a whaling voyage between 1833 and 1835.
Logbook of the Nile (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James Townsend, on a whaling voyage between 1833 and 1835.
by Nile (Ship)
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Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Atlantic...
Source: folio
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and of residence; with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and of residence; with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
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Providence Public Library Directories
The Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and of residence; with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
The Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and of residence; with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
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Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Columbus (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Tristram Daggett Pease and kept by Edward Smith, on a whaling voyage between 1840 and 1843.
Journal of the Columbus (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Tristram Daggett Pease and kept by Edward Smith, on a whaling voyage between 1840 and 1843.
by Columbus (Bark); Smith, Edward
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Contains whale and ship stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Journal of the Fortune (Bark) and James Andrews (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Henry W. Beetle and kept by Henry W. Beetle, on whaling voyages between 1851 and 1855.
Journal of the Fortune (Bark) and James Andrews (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by Henry W. Beetle and kept by Henry W. Beetle, on whaling voyages between 1851 and 1855.
by Fortune (Bark); James Andrews (Bark); Beetle, Henry W.
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Contains two voyages: On the bark JAMES ANDREWS, New Bedford. June 14, 1851-Nov. 2, 1853. (Sherman 411) On the bark FORTUNE, New Bedford. Aug. 9, 1854-Dec. 19, 1855. (Sherman 289) Contains whale stamps; map of "bad reef". At end: lists of vessels spoke; provisions used; oil stowed; books; thermometer and barometer readings; chronometer corrections.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Charles Phelps (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Billings Burch, on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1850.
Logbook of the Charles Phelps (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Billings Burch, on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1850.
by Charles Phelps (Ship)
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At end: list of provisions used.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the George Clinton (Ship) out of Hudson, NY, mastered by Samuel Barrett, on a whaling voyage between 1834 and 1837.
Logbook of the George Clinton (Ship) out of Hudson, NY, mastered by Samuel Barrett, on a whaling voyage between 1834 and 1837.
by George Clinton (Ship)
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Contains whale sketches.
Topics: Drawings, Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South Pacific...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the Leonidas (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Heman N. Stewart, on a whaling voyage between 1837 and 1839.
Logbook of the Leonidas (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Heman N. Stewart, on a whaling voyage between 1837 and 1839.
by Leonidas (Ship)
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Contains whale stamps.
Topics: Stamps (marks), Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, South...
Nicholson Whaling Collection
Logbook of the St. George (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George H. Soule and kept by John Martin; H. Montross, on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1869.
Logbook of the St. George (Ship) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by George H. Soule and kept by John Martin; H. Montross, on a whaling voyage between 1865 and 1869.
by St. George (Ship); Martin, John; Montross, H.
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At end: oil and bone records; list of provisions used. H. Montross replaceses John Martin as log-keeper.
Topics: Whalers (Persons), Seafaring life, Whales, Voyages and travels, Logbooks, North Pacific...
Providence Public Library Directories
Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and dwelling-houses, with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
Providence Directory; containing names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and dwelling-houses, with lists of the streets, lanes, wharves, etc
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